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Life is short. Each day is a gift!
Make a difference in someone's Life today.
Pursue Excellence.
Don't forget to have Fun!
Carpe Diem!
(Seize the day!)
The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee
When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a
day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the two cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "YES."
The professor then produced with two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things.....your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions....and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full."
"The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else....the small stuff."
"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you."
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first...the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand".
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked."
"It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
Please sign the Guest Book! It'seasy!Add a picture, a message or both!(click on sign guestbook, erase previous type, add whatever you like and follow directions...very easy!)
Whether you think you can.... Or think you can't
YOU ARE RIGHT!
"You say, 'If I had a little more, I should be very satisfied.'You make a mistake. If you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied if it were doubled."Charles H. Spurgeon
ALL I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE ...
I Learned From a Cow:
Don't just be one of the herd. Wake up in a happy mooo-d.
Some days can be udder frustration. Munch hay while the sun shines.
Live for-heifer young. Party 'till the cows come home.
Don't cry over spilled milk. The cream always rises to the top.
Don't stoop to a barnyard mentality. Turn the udder cheek and mooo-ve on.
Don't be bossy.
If it's good, milk it for all its worth!
If you need to get somewhere, hoof it.
Successful people are the moo-vers and shakers.
Don't take any bull from anybody. Following your heart will always steer you in the right direction.
He who lives with the herd learns to watch his step. Sometimes it's better to be seen and not herd.
And ...
Don't forget to cow-nt your blessings every day!
DON'T LOOK BACK.. As you travel through life there are always those times
When decisions just have to be made,
When the choices are hard, and solutions seem scarce,
And the rain seems to soak your parade. There are some situations where all you can do
Is simply let go and move on,
Gather your courage and choose a direction
That carries you toward a new dawn.
So pack up your troubles and take a step forward
The process of change can be tough,
But think about all the excitement ahead
If YOU can be stalwart enough!
There might be adventures you never imagined
Just waiting around the next bend,
And wishes and dreams just about to come true
In ways you can't yet comprehend!
Perhaps you'll find friendships that spring from new things
As you challenge your status quo,
And learn there are so many options in life,
And so many ways you can grow!
Perhaps you'll go places you never expected
And see things that you've never seen,
Or travel to fabulous, faraway worlds
And wonderful spots in between!
Perhaps you'll find warmth and affection and caring
And somebody special who's there
To help you stay centered and listen with interest
To stories and feelings you share.
Perhaps you'll find comfort in knowing your friends
Are supportive of all that you do,
And believe that whatever decisions you make,
They'll be the right choices for you.
So keep putting one foot in front of the other,
And taking your life day by day ...
There's a brighter tomorrow that's just down the road
Don't look back! You're not going that way!
Here's to a bright New Year, And a fond farewell to the old;
Here's to the things that are yet to come
And to the memories that we hold
Thanks in advance! Please Help! Time is passing quickly and we need to find as many from The Class of 1975 as possible!If everyone finds just one person, imagine the difference it would make! Free resources used to find those "lost" include www.zabasearch.comand www.whitepages.com!
The "75 Photo Gallery is now up and running! We need your pictures! Add your own pictures! Post whatever you like! Instructions are user friendly and easy to follow! Just follow the prompts! Thanks for all your help!
Elect Rocco for a positive change! Vote for Rocco!
Rocco Lamacchia is running for Alderman,5th District in Kenosha! Help Rocco get elected! Give him your vote in April and encourage others to do the same! Call him for a sign to post in your yard!
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK... If you want happiness for an hour - take a nap.
If you want happiness for a day - go fishing.
If you want happiness for a month - get married.
If you want happiness for a year - inherit a fortune.
If you want happiness for a lifetime - help someone else.
Chinese Proverb
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Think Spring!!!
As February reminds us to show some "Love" to others, remember to celebrate Love and add it to Every Day of the year!
Let others know you care...Give a smile away! Call a friend or family member just to say Hi(or write a note or an e-mail!)! Give flowers to someone,anyone,and even yourself!...Surprise someone with a gesture of kindness! (even yourself!)! And don't forget to be thoughtful and "romantic" all the time! Make a cozy dinner and eat by candlelight, Even a bowl of soup tastes better by candlelight! Have breakfast by candlelight! Bake cookies for a neighbor or coworker or the local nursing home,"just because",stop by the Animal Shelter just to pet the animals! Think of some way to brighten someone else's day and see the difference it makes!Especially in yours!
"Love wasn't put in your heart to stay...Love isn't Love until you give it away!"
Graffiti found on bathroom walls...(who collects this stuff?!) The best way to a man's heart is to saw his breast plate open.
-- Women's restroom, Murphy's, Champaign, IL
Beauty is only a light switch away.
-- Perkins Library.Duke University. Durham, North Carolina
I've decided that to raise my grades I must lower my standards.
Post your pictures! How else are we going to recognize each other at the reunion?
another blonde joke!
It was snowing heavily and blowing to the point that visibility was almost zero when the little blonde got off work. She made her way to her car and wondered how she was going to make it home. She sat in her car while it warmed up and thought about her situation. She finally remembered her daddy's advice that if she got caught in a blizzard she should wait for a snow plow to come by and follow it. That way she would not get stuck in a snow drift. This made her feel much better and sure enough in a little while a snow plow went by and she started to follow it. As she followed the snow plow she was feeling very smug as they continued and she was not having any problem with the blizzard conditions.
After an hour had passe d, she was somewhat surprised when the snow plow stopped and the driver got out and came back to her car and signaled for her to roll down her window. The snow plow driver wanted to know if she was alright as she had been following him for a long time. She said that she was fine and told him of her daddy's advice to follow a snow plow when caught in a blizzard. The driver replied that it was ok with him and she could continue if she wanted, but he was done with the Wal-Mart parking lot and was going over to Sears next.
If you want to keep the music playing,use pop-out player and start music,then "minimize" it!
"Human flight in a machine might be evolved by the combined and continuous efforts of mathematicians in from one million to ten million years."—from an article in The New York Times, October 9, 1903
"We started assembly today." —from the diary of Orville Wright, October 9, 1903
(notice the above quotes are from the very same date!)
Aviation and Life...
A C-130 was lumbering along when a cocky F-16 flashed by.
The jet jockey decided to show off.
The fighter jock told the C-130 pilot, 'watch this!' and promptly went into a barrel roll followed by a steep climb. He then finished with a sonic boom as he broke the sound barrier. The F-16 pilotasked the C-130 pilot what he thought of that? The C-130 pilot said, 'That was impressive, but watch this!'The C-130 droned along for about 5 minutes and then the C-130pilot came back on and said: 'What did you think of that?'; Puzzled, the F-16 pilot asked, 'What the heck did you do?'
The C-130 pilot chuckled. 'I stood up, stretched my legs, walked to the back,took a leak,then got a cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll.'
Moral of the story... When you are young & foolish,speed & flash may seem a good thing!
When you get older & smarter - comfort & dull is not such a bad thing!
(Us older folks understand this one.)
Say "I Love You" in 26 different languages! Run your cursor over any language and check it out!
BE THANKFUL... Be thankful that you don't already have
everything you desire if you did,
what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something... For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times...
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations...
They give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge...
Which will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes...
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary...
Because it means you've given your all.
It's easy to be thankful for the 'good' things... Yet,a life of rich fulfillment comes to those
Who are thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive...
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
And they can become your blessings.
~ Author Unknown
THE INDIANS AND THE WOLVES(this is from Rocco! Thanks, Rocco!)
A grandfather from the Cherokee Nation was talking with his grandson."A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy."It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.One wolf is evil and ugly: He is anger, envy, war, greed, self-pity, sorrow, regret, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, selfishness and arrogance.The other wolf is beautiful and good: He is joyful, peace, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, justice, benevolence, fairness, empathy, generosity, compassion, true, gratitude and deep vision."
"This same fight it going on inside you and in every other human being as well."
The grandson paused in deep reflection because of what his grandfather has just said.And then he finally cried out; "Oyee, Grandfather, which wolf will win?"
The elder Cherokee replied:"The wolf that you feed."
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RECIPE FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Take twelve whole months.
Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness,
hate, and jealousy.
Make them just as fresh and clean as possible.
Now cut each month into twenty-eight, thirty, or thirty-one different parts,
but don't make up the whole batch at once.
Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients.
Mix well into each day one part of faith,
one part of patience, one part of courage,
and one part of work.
Add to each day one part of hope,
faithfulness, generosity, and kindness.
Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation,
and one good deed.
Season the whole with a dash of good spirits,
a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,
and a cupful of good humor.
Pour all of this into a vessel of love.
Cook thoroughly over radiant joy,
garnish with a smile,
and serve with quietness, unselfishness,
and cheerfulness.
You're bound to have a happy new year. ~ Author Unknown ~
Every February 14th, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St.Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?
We’ve found 2 different legends ...FYI!
The first legend, and perhaps the best known, began in Rome, when the Emperor, Claudius II, was involved in many bloody and unpopular campaigns. “Claudius the Cruel” as he was called, was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues. He believed that the reason was that Roman men did not want to leave their loves or families. So, he cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome!
The good Saint Valentine, who was a priest in Rome, in the year 269 A.D.,together with his friend Saint Marius, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret.
When Valentine's actions were discovered, he was sentenced to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off.
But while in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl, who may have been his jailor's daughter, who visited him during his confinement. Before his death on the 14th day of February, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed
" From your Valentine"
In 496 A.D., Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor St. Valentine.
Another legend says that Valentine's Day started ...
in ancient Rome, on February 14th, a holiday to honor Juno. Juno was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. Then, the following day, began the Feast of background: Lupercalia.
In those days, the lives of young boys and girls were strictly separate. However, on the eve of the festival of Lupercalia, the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars. Each young man would draw a girl's name from the jar and would then be partners for the duration of the festival with the girl whom he chose. Sometimes the pairing of the children lasted an entire year, and often, they would fall in love and would later marry.
In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800's and now ... well .. you know the rest....
A few thoughts on Kindness...
I'd be dishonoring God if I didn't believe I was put here on Earth to help change the world. Nick Vujicic
No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. Aesop
Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless. Mother Teresa
I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do. Helen Keller
If there is any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not deter or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again. William Penn
Seek not good from without; seek it within yourselves, or you will never find it. Epictetus (2nd century)
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single minute before starting to improve the world. Anne Frank
He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love St. Basil (330-379), Greek religious leader
Just because an animal is large, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t want kindness; however big Tigger seems to be, remember that he wants as much kindness as Roo. Pooh's Little Instruction Book (inspired by A.A. Milne)
Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. Scott Adams
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness. The Dalai Lama
What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? Jean Jacques Rousseau
Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind. Eric Hoffer
One of the most difficult things to give away is kindness; it usually comes back to you. Anonymous
Deeds of kindness are equal in weight to all the commandments. The Talmud
We’re here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark. Whoopi Goldberg
Kindness gives birth to kindness. Sophocles (447 BC)
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead
Kindness is gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us. Henri-Frederic Amiel
A kind and compassionate act is often its own reward. William John Bennett
Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference.Barbara DeAngelis
Mario and his Ladies!
The Macareno Family enjoying Family Day at UW-Whitewater!
Tammy,Danielle,Willy the WarHawk (not related), Brittany and Mario!
Thanks, Mario for the "stuff" posted on "Stuff U send" page!!
Class of "75 CheeseHeads...Rocco with Peggy and Jim Gombar at a recent Packer game!
The Lord knows best ...
A man riding his Harley was riding along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, the Lord said, "Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish."The biker pulled over and said, "Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can ride over anytime I want."
The Lord said, "Your request is materialistic. Think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking -- the supports required reaching the bottom of the Pacific and the concrete and steel it would take! It will nearly exhaust several natural resources. I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time and think of something that could possibly help mankind."
The biker thought about it for a long time.Finally, he said, "Lord, I wish that I, and all men, could understand women.I want to know how she feels inside, what she's thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing's wrong, and how I can make a woman truly happy."
The Lord replied, "You want two lanes or four on that bridge??"
Howie's Movies!The 1975 Spy from Howie's Reunion video! Also if you haven't watched them,the 1995, 20 year Reunion video...ALSO The 2005 Reunion video!!!! (Thanks Howie, and thanks, Steve for converting to usable format!!!)
Howie's pictures from Brat Stop and Reunion 2005 are here! Thanks, Howie! Help Please! Can you tell me whose names i left out or misidentified!??!Thanks!(click on Brat Stop etc 2005)
Dave B. and some of the Ladies from "75
The Gombar Girls !!!
"Hey...How are You Doin?"
Rocco and Sons...Brett, Mark,Rocco Sr. and RoccoJr.!!!
Mary Jo and Rocco
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."Albert Einstein
"Chat Room" capability..."talk" on-line...Class of 75 Photo Gallery to post pictures! Instant Messaging! And "Official Reunion Registration"! YeeHah! Also, "LOST" classmates on the side of a Milk Carton!
Better sign up before your picture is posted! (as soon as i can figure out how to post them!)
Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty.
But everything else starts to wear out ... fall out, or spread out!
Here are three signs of old age.
The first is your loss of memory. I forget the other two.
You're getting old when you don't care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don't have to go along.
Middle age is when work is a lot less fun and fun is a lot more work.
Statistics show that at the age of seventy, there are five women to every man. Isn't that a bad time for a guy to get those odds?
You know you're getting on in years when the girls at the office start confiding in you.
Middle age is when it takes longer to rest than to get tired.
By the time a man is wise enough to watch his step, he's too old to go anywhere.
Middle age is when you have stopped growing at both ends, and have begun to grow in the middle.
A man has reached middle age when he is cautioned to slow down by his doctor instead of by the police.
You know you're into middle age when you realize that caution is the only thing you care to exercise.
13 Life Rules... Sometimes we just need to remember WHAT the Rules of Life really are....
1. Never give yourself a haircut after three margaritas.
2. You need only two tools. WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the tape .
3. The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship "I apologize" and "You are right."
4. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
5. When you make a mistake, make amends immediately. It's easier to eat crow while it's still warm.
6. Some really good advice that your mother gave you was, "Go! You might meet somebody!"
7. If he/she says that you are too good for him/her believe them.
8. Learn to pick your battles; ask yourself, 'Will this matter one year from now? How about one month? One week? One day?'
9. Never pass up an opportunity to pee.
10. If you woke up breathing,congratulations! You have another chance!
11. Living well really is the best revenge. Being miserable because of a bad or former relationship just might mean that the other person was right about you.
12. Work is good, but it's not that important.
13. And finally... Be really nice to your friends. You never know when you are going to need them to empty your bedpan.
Remember...your job won't take care of you when you are not feeling well...your friends and family will...(keep in touch...!)
"True friends are never apart, maybe in distance, but not in heart"
The ManCold! Those crazy Brits...the message is Universal!
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Henry David Thoreau
From the "just because" file....
WORDS TO LIVE BY
The most destructive habit.........Worry
The greatest Joy................Giving
The greatest loss...........Loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work..........Helping others
The ugliest personality trait..........Selfishness
The most endangered species.......Dedicated leaders
Our greatest natural resource........Our youth
The greatest "shot in the arm".......Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome..........Fear
The most effective sleeping pill.........Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease..........Excuses
The most powerful force in life.............Love
The most dangerous pariah.........A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer.....The brain
The worst thing to be without......... Hope
The deadliest weapon........The tongue
The two most power-filled words........."I Can"
The greatest asset..............Faith
The most worthless emotion............Self-pity
The most beautiful attire..............SMILE!
The most prized possession.......... Integrity
The most powerful channel of communication....Prayer
The most contagious spirit...........Enthusiasm!
TOP 11 REASONS NOT TO MISS OUR CLASS REUNION in July!
1. You'll laugh, cry, and reminisce with some of your oldest or newest friends.
2. It's okay to not remember or recognize someone. That's why name tags were invented! Hopefully there will be pictures on the nametags!
3. Feel better realizing you are not the only one who is single again, still married or never married! And most of us are just happy to be alive!
4. Rekindle or begin new relationships. Life is full of wonderful surprises!
5. Show everyone how sexy bald is! And reading glasses make us all look so mature!
6. Even if you had some negative experiences in high school, don't fret about it, you'll most likely laugh about it now. If not now, when?
7. Enjoy an evening out! (It'll be Fun! We promise!)
8. Use the reunion as an opportunity to get in better shape! (yes,round is a shape)Although thisreunion is not about waistlines, but about "Life"lines!
9. Humor the reunion committee; they usually are a bunch of deluded diehards who think everyone should show up to appreciate their efforts.
10. And finally, studies have shown that those who were initially hesitant about attending their reunions, discover it was the event that they wouldn't have missed! Those who choose not to show up, wish that they had done so...!
And 11. BECAUSE WE STILL CAN!(SEE YOU THERE!)
Class Reunion
(Elizabeth Lucas)
It was my class reunion, and all through the house,
I checked in each mirror and begged my poor spouse
To say I looked great, that my chin wasn't double,
And he lied through false teeth, just to stay out of trouble.
Said that 'neath my thick glasses, my eyes hadn't changed,
And I had the same figure, it was just a mite rearranged.
He said my skin was still silky, although looser in drape,
Not so much like smooth satin, but more like silk crepe.
I swallowed his words hook, sinker and line
And entered the banquet feeling just fine.
Somehow I'd expected my classmates to stay
As young as they were on that long-ago day
We'd hugged farewell hugs. But like me, through the years,
They'd added gray to their hair, or pounds to their rears.
But as we shared a few memories and retold some class jokes,
We were eighteen in spirit, though we looked like our folks.
We turned up hearing aid volumes and dimmed down the light,
Rolled back the years, and were young for the night.
Save The Date!What and When: Our 35th Reunion is being planned for Saturday, July 24,2010 !!! Where: Chops on the Lake in KenoshaWho:The Class of 1975 and Friends and Family! Why: Because we still can!!!
F.Y.I...From the Points of Contact file...
Are you looking for "gifts",or maybe just something to remind you of "the good ol daze"? Check out this website for official Bradford apparel...click on the pictures!
Mr. Roger Tweiten, former BHS Music Director recently turned 70 years young and would love to hear from any of his former students or anyone wishing to contact "Rog"...He can be found at: globalmusic@sbcglobal.net
Mr. Mervin Bianchetti would also love to hear from former students..He denies having an e-mail address and says that he's "in the phonebook"...Call him and tell him we expect to see him at next year's reunion!
Thankyou!ThankYou!ThankYouGuys! U R D Best! Only 399 left to "find"!
As of 02/07/2010 Over 8700 unique "hits" since our start on 3/30/2009!!!
Remember, it is not how we die, but how we live that becomes our legacy.Please help us remember those who have made an untimely appearance on our Memory page.
Please add a note or remembrance of their lives. Just click on their name, either on Class of 75 profiles or In Memory page,click "post response" and enter your thoughts, comments or memories. click submit at bottom of page...Can also be easily edited after the fact. It's worth your time. Thank you.
Remember Leonard Rainey from the Class of 1974?
Who could forget the basketball star and all around nice guy? Well, he is a talented musician who lives in San Diego with his family...Quite popular on the West Coast, he brings his music back to Kenosha on occasion!
His group is called Len Rainey and the Midnight Players!Check them out at:
From the "What will they think of next?..."category. Check this out...See if you can get it to work...!
Happy Birthday to those born in February!
2005...30th Reunion pictures from Bill Grabowski. Thanks, Bill!
In order of appearance, as best as can be determined at this time...Cheryl, Michelle and Ginny;memory board;Big picture(s);Diana,Peggy,Michelle and Ginny;Paul and wife,Debbie;Let ThemEatCake;Polly,Renata, Bob,Bill,Gary and Janet;?;?;?;Gino and Renee;Verjoy and John;Debbie;Renata and Cheryl;Michelle and husband, Randy;Ron and Judy;Ginny and Bill;Peggy, Ellen and husband Rick;Cheryl and husband, John;Pam and husband;Bob and Polly;"The Girls"and Gary;Pipper and Patty;Gary and wife;Paul,or is it Jeff?;Rick and wife;Cindy and Chester;Kris and"little brother"Norman;Judy and?;Judy and Diana;Ginny and Renee;Bill and Bill;Norm and Steve;Peggy and Ellen;Irene, Joyce,;John and VerJoy;Mike;Mike;Polly and Renee,big picture;Ellen and Peggy;Diana,Jeff and Jeff or is it Paul?;Pipper, Janet and Renata;Ellen and Peggy,Rocco, Mary Jo and Nick's wife!Please help fill in the ?'s...Thank you!
2005...30 year Reunion pictures from Pipper! Thanks Pipper!
The following is from Bill Grabowski! Thanks Bill!
THE REUNION...A group of 40 year old buddies discuss where they should meet for their reunion dinner. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen restaurant because the waitresses there wear low cut blouses.
10 years later, at 50 years of age, the group again pools their thoughts and discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because the food there is very good and the wine selection is good also.
10 years later at 60 years of age, the group again decides to discuss where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because they can eat there in peace and quiet and the restaurant is smoke free.
10 years later, at 70 years of age, the group again discusses where they should meet for reunion dinner. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because the restaurant is wheel chair accessible and they even have an elevator.
10 years later, at 80 years of age, the group again discusses where they should meet. Finally it is agreed upon that they should meet at the Gausthof zum Lowen because that would be a great idea because they have never been there before.
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter. e.e. cummings
That man is a success...
...who has lived well, laughed often and loved much.
...who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children.
...who has filled his niche and accomplished his task.
...who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul.
...who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it. ...who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.
Robert Louis Stevenson
A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. Cicero
Maui Rules... Never judge a day by the weather.
The best things in Life aren't things.
Tell the truth, there's less to remember.
Speak softly and wear a loud shirt.
Goals are deceptive. The unaimed arrow never misses.
He who dies with the most toys, still dies. Age is relative...when you're over the hill, you pick up speed.
There are two ways to be rich...make more or desire less. Beauty is internal...looks mean nothing.No Rain...No Rainbows.
Happiness keeps you Sweet, Trials keep you Strong, Sorrows keep you Human, Failures keep you Humble, Success keeps you Glowing,
But Only Friends Keep You Going!
REUNION POEM
An announcement arrives in the mail,
A reunion is planned; it'll be really grand;
Make plans to attend without fail.
I'll never forget the first time we met;
We tried so hard to impress.
We drove fancy cars, smoked big cigars,
And wore our most elegant dress.
It was quite an affair; the whole class was there.
It was held at a fancy hotel.
We wined, and we dined, and we acted refined,
And everyone thought it was swell.
The men all conversed about who had been first
To achieve great fortune and fame.
Meanwhile, their spouses described their fine houses
And how beautiful their children became.
The homecoming queen, who once had been lean,
Now weighed in at one-ninety-six.
The jocks who were there had all lost their hair,
And the cheerleaders could no longer do kicks.
No one had heard about the class nerd
Who'd guided a spacecraft to the moon;
Or poor little Jane, who's always been plain;
She married a shipping tycoon.
The boy we'd decreed "most apt to succeed"
Was serving ten years in the pen,
While the one voted "least" now was a priest;
Just shows you can be wrong now and then.
They awarded a prize to one of the guys
Who seemed to have aged the least.
Another was given to the grad who had driven
The farthest to attend the feast.
They took a class picture, a curious mixture
Of beehives, crew cuts and wide ties.
Tall, short, or skinny, the style was the mini;
You never saw so many thighs.
At our next get-together, no one cared whether
They impressed their classmates or not.
The mood was informal, a whole lot more normal;
By this time we'd all gone to pot.
It was held out-of-doors, at the lake shores;
We ate hamburgers, coleslaw, and beans.
Then most of us lay around in the shade,
In our comfortable T-shirts and jeans.
By the thirtyth year, it was abundantly clear,
We were definitely over the hill.
Those who weren't dead had to crawl out of bed,
And be home in time for their pill.
And now I can't wait; they've set the date;
Our thirty-fifth is coming, I'm told.
It should be a ball, they've rented a hall
At the Shady Rest Home for the old.
Repairs have been made on my hearing aid;
My pacemaker's been turned up on high.
My wheelchair is oiled, and my teeth have been boiled;
And I've bought a new wig and glass eye.
The 
The good Saint Valentine, who was a priest in Rome, in the year 269 A.D.,together with his friend Saint Marius, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret.
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